Alex Torres

Joined February 2021

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Started writing short stories back in 1988 at work, when I had an empty page to fill for the employee's internal magazine. Taking the pen again after a 30 year-long hiatus, exploring where it takes me this time.

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Strong
There will be one day You'll wake up late And will find the peace That you so hard crave. * Your refreshed soul (and renewed mind)
By Alex Torres9 months ago in Poets
Worth
I know and understand why you're crying over there With scratches on your knees and your hair making a mess I can see you are afraid 'cause of all the people's glare
By Alex Torres9 months ago in Poets
Routine
-*- Just passing by, not looking up, and you still direct my daily routine. Neither a word, nor waving a hand, and I still expect yourself to be keen.
By Alex Torres10 months ago in Poets
Support
When you deeply think that you should stop, that's when you enforce staying on track. Even when those who assured support
By Alex Torres10 months ago in Poets
I'll stay V 3.0
Notes from the author: Originally posted as a short piece for the "50-words poem Challenge" here in Vocal, then extended to a full poem and posted as version 2.0. Now with added notes to make it a song. V3.0
By Alex Torres10 months ago in Beat
Restarbooting?
"Restart" is a strong word, indeed, and as such, it can't be applied. I'm not starting my life all over, as past experiences can't be denied.
By Alex Torres10 months ago in Poets
DollFace Anthem. Top Story - April 2025.
Note from the author: This is a local covers band from Laredo, TX. I have been following them for a few years now, and I wrote this piece for them, as their merchandise always refers to their followers as the "DollFace Drinking Team".
By Alex Torres10 months ago in Beat
Selfless Mind
"Send: final checkup list." That request was easy to fulfill, although it caused a not-so-small beep inside the analytical algorithm, given how many times the same subject was included on an email before. She was curious about it - or whatever the equivalent was within her processing methods - but sent the reply without delays.
By Alex Torres10 months ago in Fiction
Missed
It was all perfect: the night was clear, our chat was funny, and the time was dear. --- You were all smiles, and your eyes were bright;
By Alex Torres11 months ago in Poets
I Wish...
- Me: "She just died in my arms, and there was nothing I could do to alleviate her from the afflictions that this kind of illness spews.
By Alex Torres11 months ago in Fiction
Two Words
It all started too soon for me, and I barely understood why. There was no rest for the abuse, and fear was a staple at home. Childhood seemed like it would never end, and I couldn't wait to depart, in one way or the other.
By Alex Torres11 months ago in Fiction
B.E.R.T.H.A.
"These daily reports are amazing. Thank you so much for them." The President said. "Please, don't thank me..." I started, but he cut me off.
By Alex Torres11 months ago in Fiction

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Worth

Routine

Support

I'll stay V 3.0

Restarbooting?

DollFace Anthem. Top Story - April 2025.

Selfless Mind

Missed

I Wish...

Two Words

B.E.R.T.H.A.

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